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10 Free Gift Ideas For A Birthday
All of us know that the greatest gifts in life don't cost money. They do take time to think and create. Whether you are looking for ideas for a 21st birthday, 16th, 3rd, or 65th, these ideas will help you create some memorable moments and affect lives. Substitute the X for the birthday number. You can even be creative and use these same ideas for expectant mothers. 1. A list of X...

10 important Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) & Sexually Transmitted Infections (ST
1. WHAT ARE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDS)? Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases that can be passed from person to person through sexual contact. In this case sexual contact means penis-vagina penetration, oral sex which is sexual contact using the mouth, and insertion of the penis into the rectum which is anal sex. Some of these diseases may be transmitted by exchange of sexual...

10 Points on Children for the New Parent
Everyone has their own special way of parenting some instantly wonderful and some great with a bit of gentle guidance. I remember when my daughter was born, later my son. According to many well meaning individuals, I shouldve done this, shouldve done that and maybe improved in some areas. Most times I appreciated their pearls of wisdom because they made sense. At other times the line...

10 Pregnancy Risk Factors That Every Pregnant Woman Should Be Aware Of
Many factors affect the development of a fetus into a healthy child, some which are beyond your control and others that are within your control. Here are ten of the most common pregnancy risk factors that can be controlled or influenced: 1. Smoking - Smoking is not only bad for you, but bad for your baby as well. Smoking during pregnancy reduces the amount of oxygen that the baby receives and...

10 Reasons to Choose NaProTechnology Over InVitro Fertilization
For couples who are struggling with infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF) can seem like the only way to achieve a pregnancy. Many couples, however, are discovering a revolutionary breakthrough in reproductive medicine called NaProTechnology that is proving to be just as successful and more cost effective in assisting these couples to start new families. Best of all, NPT restores fertility,...

10 Risk Factors that Every Pregnant Woman Should be Aware of
Many factors affect the development of a fetus into a healthy child, some which are beyond your control and others that are within your control. Here are ten of the most common pregnancy risk factors that can be controlled or influenced: Smoking - Smoking is not only bad for you, but bad for your baby as well. Smoking during pregnancy reduces the amount of oxygen that the baby receives...

10 Things You Maybe Were Unaware about Tea.
A Chinese emperor called Shen Nung was the first to discover Tea. The story goes that in the year 2,700 bc the emporer was sitting under a tree having some water boiled for him when some leaves from the tea plant fell into the boiling water. The emporer decided to taste the fresh brew, enjoyed it and thousands of years later the same brew is enjoyed every day by millions of people all over the...

100 Top Baby Names
I found it very interesting researching the top 100 baby names for this article, because although my husband and I thought we were going for unique baby names during my pregancy, both our daughters' names are on the list! I guess we are not as innovative as we thought we were. Every year, the US Social Security Administration compiles a list of the most popular baby names. You can search their...

20 Common Pregnancy Questions & Answers
1. How much weight should I expect to gain during pregnancy? Most women with a normal body mass index gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Women who are obese are advised to gain less weight. On the other hand, women who are underweight may gain up to 40 pounds. Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy should see a dietitian. (click here to determine your bmi). 2. When do I first...

3 Best Ways to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia
Did you know that Iron Deficiency Anemia affects about 20% of the world's population? It is also the most common type of anemia caused by inadequate dietary intake or absorption of iron. But if you do suffer from iron deficiency anemia due to lack of iron in your body, don't look again on those poisonous iron supplements. Just follow these three preventive ways and you're on the way of better...

4 Easy Tips for Buying the Perfect Baby Shower Gift
In anticipation of the arrival of a new baby typically friend will have a baby shower for the expecting mother. This is a special celebration of motherhood that is typically held around three months before the baby is due. However now and days some people are even having baby showers after the baby is born. There are benefits either way. It is customary for guests to bring some type of...

4 Stages of Eclampsia
Someone out there had it out for pregnant girls. As if it isn't hard enough on them already, there is a disorder known as Pre-Eclampsia. Below, we will take a look at what this disorder is characterized by, how it effects you, and how to tell if you have it. Pre-Eclampsia is a pregnancy disorder involving convulsions. It generally occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and usually with...

5 Absolute Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is probably the most glorious phenomenon that can ever happen in a woman. It can also be the most problematic. A woman's body undergoes drastic changes to accommodate the needs of the developing fetus. Some of these manifest themselves in the earliest stages of pregnancy and are very endemic to pregnancy. Here is a list of the tell-tale signs that a pregnancy is right at its...

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